DRIVING SCHOOL LISBURN
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Effective from: 1st October 2026
These Terms & Conditions apply to all driving lessons and related services provided by Driving School Lisburn.
By booking or attending a driving lesson, the learner agrees to these Terms & Conditions.
1. DRIVING LESSONS
Driving School Lisburn provides both manual and automatic driving lessons in the Lisburn area.
Lesson Duration
All standard driving lessons are 1 hour in duration.
Lessons are designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to become safe and responsible drivers.
The instructor reserves the right to refuse or terminate a lesson if they believe that continuing would be unsafe.
2. BEGINNER OFFER
3 lessons for £125
The beginner offer is available to new learners starting their driving tuition.
The £125 must be paid in full either at the time of booking or on the day of the learner’s first lesson.
The three lessons are non-refundable.
The three lessons are subject to the cancellation policy outlined below.
Following completion of the beginner offer, standard lessons are charged at:
£50 per 1-hour lesson
The beginner offer is subject to availability and may be changed or withdrawn for future bookings.
3. PAYMENT
Beginner Offer
The £125 beginner offer must be paid in full either:
- At the time of booking; or
- On the day of the learner’s first lesson.
The beginner offer is non-refundable.
Individual Lessons
Once the beginner offer has been completed, individual lessons are charged at £50 per 1-hour lesson.
Payment for individual lessons is due on the day of the lesson.
The instructor reserves the right to change lesson prices in the future. Any price change will be communicated before it applies to future bookings.
4. CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or rearrange a driving lesson.
If a learner cancels or requests to rearrange a lesson with less than 24 hours’ notice, the lesson will be chargeable at the normal lesson rate.
Where a lesson forms part of the £125 beginner offer, a cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice may result in that lesson being treated as used.
The £125 beginner offer is non-refundable.
Where possible, reasonable requests to rearrange lessons with at least 24 hours’ notice will be accommodated.
No charge will normally be made where a lesson is cancelled by the instructor.
In exceptional circumstances, the instructor may use their discretion regarding the cancellation charge.
5. LATE ARRIVAL
Learners are expected to arrive on time for their lesson.
If a learner arrives late, the lesson will normally still finish at the originally agreed time. The learner may therefore receive less than the full one-hour lesson.
Where a learner is significantly late, the instructor may treat the lesson as cancelled and apply the cancellation policy.
6. FITNESS TO DRIVE
Learners must be fit to drive at the beginning of every lesson.
A learner must inform the instructor if they are affected by:
- Alcohol
- Illegal drugs
- Medication that may affect their ability to drive
- Illness or injury
- Extreme tiredness or fatigue
- Any other condition that could make driving unsafe
The instructor may refuse to conduct a lesson if they reasonably believe that the learner is not fit to drive.
In such circumstances, the lesson may be treated as a cancellation and charged accordingly.
7. LICENCE AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The learner is responsible for ensuring that they hold the appropriate valid driving licence or learner entitlement required to take driving lessons.
The learner must comply with all applicable legal requirements relating to driving.
The instructor may request to see the learner’s driving licence or other relevant documentation where appropriate.
8. SAFETY
The safety of the learner, instructor and other road users is the highest priority.
The instructor may intervene verbally or physically where necessary to prevent an accident or dangerous situation.
Learners must follow reasonable instructions given by the instructor during lessons.
Lessons may be stopped or postponed because of adverse weather, road conditions, vehicle problems or other circumstances where continuing would be unsafe.
9. DRIVING TESTS AND TEST-DAY CAR HIRE
The instructor can provide tuition and preparation for the practical driving test.
Booking a driving test is the learner’s responsibility unless otherwise agreed.
Passing a driving test cannot be guaranteed.
Use of the Instructor’s Car for the Practical Driving Test
The cost of using the instructor’s car for the practical driving test is:
£160
This price includes:
- Use of the instructor’s car for the practical driving test; and
- An additional pre-test lesson immediately before the test, where reasonably possible.
The £160 test-day charge must be paid in advance or as otherwise agreed with the instructor.
The instructor may decline to provide the vehicle for a driving test if, in their professional judgement, the learner is not sufficiently prepared or the vehicle would not be suitable or safe for the test.
Any decision to withdraw the use of the vehicle for a test will be explained to the learner as soon as reasonably practicable.
If a driving test is cancelled or rearranged, the learner must provide at least 24 hours’ notice where possible. The instructor reserves the right to charge where insufficient notice is provided or where the cancellation results in a loss of the booked test-day appointment.
10. VEHICLE
The instructor’s vehicle is maintained and serviced appropriately for use during driving lessons.
Lessons may occasionally need to be cancelled or rearranged because of mechanical problems, servicing, accidents or other circumstances affecting the vehicle.
Where this occurs, the instructor will make reasonable efforts to rearrange the lesson at a suitable time.
11. AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL LESSONS
Driving School Lisburn provides both manual and automatic driving lessons.
Learners should make clear at the time of booking which type of tuition they require.
Changing between manual and automatic tuition may be possible subject to vehicle availability and the instructor’s agreement.
12. PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Learners are responsible for their own personal belongings during lessons.
Driving School Lisburn accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal property unless caused by negligence on the part of the instructor.
13. MOBILE PHONES AND DISTRACTIONS
Learners must not use a mobile phone or other device while driving.
14. CONDUCT
Learners are expected to behave respectfully towards the instructor and other road users.
Abusive, threatening, aggressive or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.
The instructor reserves the right to terminate a lesson and/or refuse future lessons where a learner’s behaviour is considered unacceptable or creates a safety concern.
15. WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS
Driving lessons may be affected by severe weather, flooding, snow, ice or other hazardous road conditions.
The instructor will make the final decision as to whether a lesson can safely proceed.
Where a lesson is cancelled by the instructor because of unsafe conditions, the lesson will be rearranged where possible.
16. COMPLAINTS
If a learner has a concern about their lesson or the service provided, they are encouraged to raise it with the instructor as soon as possible.
Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve complaints fairly and promptly.
17. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
These Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time.
The current version will apply to new bookings from the date it comes into effect.
18. DATA PROTECTION
Personal information will only be used for legitimate purposes connected with providing driving tuition, managing bookings, communicating with learners and meeting legal obligations.
19. ACCEPTANCE
By booking or attending a driving lesson with Driving School Lisburn, the learner confirms that they have had the opportunity to read and understand these Terms & Conditions.
If the learner is under 18, a parent or guardian may also be required to provide consent where appropriate.
CONTACT DETAILS
Driving School Lisburn
Instructor: Richard Galbraith
Telephone: 07912558683
Email: dsldriving@gmail.com
Website: www.dsl-driving.co.uk
Area covered: Lisburn, Northern Ireland
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